Scientists discover that a gut microbiota molecule causes atherosclerosis

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide. According to data from the World Health Organisationalmost In 2022, 20 million people died of these conditions, accounting for approx 32% of all deaths worldwide. Most of these diseases start with the build-up of fat in the artery wall, gradually forming plaques that narrow and harden […]

From intestinal food to systems biology: the 30th anniversary of the prebiotic concept

1995: Making the connection with gut health. Although dietary oligosaccharides have long been used for health promotion, especially in Asia, it was not until 1995 that Glenn Gibson and Marcel Roberfroid expanded the definition of the prebiotic concept to include: “non-digestible food ingredients that beneficially affect the host by selectively stimulating the growth and/or activity […]

Could eating yogurt every day be one of the secrets to living longer?

The educational content in this article, developed in collaboration with Danone Research & Innovation, was independently developed and approved by the GMFH publishing team and editorial board. Recent estimates indicate that the world population aged 65 and over will more than double over the next thirty years, to 1.5 billion people. There is increasing evidence […]

Italian Deli Pasta Salad with Fermented Giardiniera

What is an Italian Deli Pasta Salad? An Italian deli pasta salad is a cold pasta dish mixed with ingredients found in Italian subs. Yum! Popular Italian sub-ingredients found in most deli pasta salads include cured meats, cheese, olivespickled vegetables, arugula, tomatoes and onions. Most Italian deli pasta salads contain pickled giardiniera, as it is […]

High-protein Greek yogurt bagels (13.6 grams of protein)

Easy Greek Yogurt Bagels These Greek yogurt bagels contain 13.3 grams of protein per bagel! This recipe combines sourdough starter with the convenience of instant yeast, allowing you to whip up a batch of protein-packed, chewy bagels in just 4 hours with minimal effort. For those looking for an added benefit of sourdough digestibility, there […]

What to look for when buying fish oil [So You Don’t Waste Money on One That Won’t Work]

Sharing is caring! If you’ve ever stood in the supplement aisle and stared at 47 different fish oil bottles, wondering which one won’t make you burp or break the bank, you’re not alone. Here’s what no one tells you: The $15 fish oil and the $45 fish oil may contain the same amount of omega-3s, […]

Imix natural supplements for Crohn’s disease, colitis, IBD and intestinal healing

My journey with digestive diseases When I was first diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, I was overwhelmed with fear and confusion. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are both forms of inflammatory bowel disease. They attack the digestive tract, causing abdominal pain, diarrhea and bleeding. My doctors suggested surgery and steroids. But I refused. I wanted a […]

Imidazole propionate: a novel driver of atherosclerosis and biomarker of subclinical diseases

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, but its pathogenesis is not yet fully understood, hampering the development of effective early diagnostics and treatments. Despite regular treatments that target traditional risk factors such as cholesterol levels, many patients face cardiovascular events. Emerging evidence suggests that chronic inflammation and the gut microbiome contribute to […]

Does your microbiome change with the seasons? – IGY power supply

You may not be the only one who changes with the seasons… your gut microbiome does too. Researchers have discovered that the trillions of bacteria living in your digestive tract are not static. They change in composition and activity depending on the time of year, influenced by everything from temperature and humidity to what’s on […]